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Reinsurance

Protect against Inflation with the Reinsurance Index Clause

2010-12-01 | Larry Schiffer

To stem the effect of inflation on long-tail claims under excess-of-loss reinsurance, Larry Schiffer says consider an index clause.

Claims Management

Controlling Claims Leakage through Technology

2010-11-01

Proper use of claims systems, basic reporting analysis, and advanced tools such as predictive analytics can help reduce the ultimate cost of risk, per David Tweedy.

Captives

Captive Managers—The Basics

2010-10-01 | Michael R Mead

Michael Mead discusses the captive manager's role, responsibilities, types, and fees.

Captives

Property Insurance Captives—A Funding Primer

2010-08-01 | Donald J Riggin

Don Riggin explains why, when, and how a captive can structure its funding for property risks.

Captives

Captives and Employee Benefits

2010-07-01 | Michael R Mead

Captives may offer employers a solution for compliance with healthcare reform. Michael Mead explains.

Reinsurance

My Reinsurer Is in Runoff. What Do I Do Now?

2010-06-01 | Larry Schiffer

Larry Schiffer discusses creative solutions being employed by ceding insurers and brokers.

Captives

Direct Procurement Revisited

2010-04-01 | Michael R Mead

Captives: Learn the laws both where you do business and where you issue evidence of coverage, advises Michael Mead.

Reinsurance

Prejudice, Smejudice: Late Notice in the Face of a Condition Precedent

2010-03-01 | Larry Schiffer

Courts carefully analyze whether a notice provision is indeed a condition precedent. Larry Schiffer reviews the case law.

Captives

Captive Underwriting Profits without Third-Party Business

2010-02-01 | Donald J Riggin

Don Riggin shows how a single-parent captive can reduce expenses and convert some of it into underwriting income.

Claims Management

Litigation Management—Crucial but Confusing

2010-02-01

Litigation is expensive. Glenn Brown explains how to manage costs.